Poll Question: So There is a debate about weather aloe is toxic or good for Sugar Gliders. I know a lot of vets that say aloe is really good for healing wounds on a glider, or even eating the aloe juice can be very healthy. I also have heard a lot of people say that aloe is toxic for them. I know the outside of the aloe is a cactus but the point is your supposed to cut it open and give them the juice. Choices: Yes, its very healthy for them! No, its toxic! Its okay but i wouldn''t recommend it. I don''t no but would try it.

I didn't know it was a debate but my understanding is it's not good for them:

http://www.moondance-sugargliders.com/sugar_glider_plant-tree_information.htm

That is kinda what I mean. Even though that list says its not good for them. I have heard lots and lots of people say that it is very good for burns and cuts. May be only time will tell.

Interesting

I have not tried it because all the talk has freaked me out but I know for a fact that aloe is safe for people to ingest. It helps aid in digestion naturally and it has many medicinal qualities.

When I research it I only read of good things but all the here-say states that it is toxic.
http://www.herbmed.org/#param.wapp?sw_page=viewHerb%3FherbID%3D3&sw_anchor=sw_anchor_categoryID_31
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/607.html

I have no idea, but it is interesting to learn something new!

Hi !
(FYI : I have 2 five-year-old gliders, and I've never feed them aloe vera.)

I think both of the answers can be true !
I know plenty about plants and their medicinal use / toxicity : it depends on the dosage AND the application !
So, in the case of the aloe vera for gliders, my guess is that its external application is ok, but an "internal application" (ingestion) may not be ^^

I checked : it's bad !! toxic for the digestive system : the aloïne is tolerated at a rate of 0.1mg/kg in humans and only for a limited duration like a week. There, if you're interested by the details (it's in french but Google translation should do the trick !) : www.aloemagazine.com/aloine-et-seve-aloe-vera/

In a nutshell : don't put your gliders in contact with aloe vera as the whole plant.
For aloe vera as juice sold in supermarket, maybe check the composition : gel, not sap, and free of aloïne >> if so, it should be ok to ingest.
I would advice you to try a tiny amount some night, then pay attention to the reaction of the glider and its stool for 1 day ! Anyway, it's not gonna kill it, but it might make its stomach hurt a bit or make its stool close to liquid.
If so, you'll know aloe vera is not for your gliders !
If not and they seem to appreciate the juice, I think you can keep giving them some as treat or as part of their meal :)